A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7844352 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 73396325 epoch_slot_no: 215525 block_no: 7844175 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 28553 time: 2022-10-05 09:36:56 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03034ef992aa0c50bafda24f66dda7c9b6543133776f741d74e6f337f6418a79Block Operator
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